Advocates outline Social Security expansion act at St. Peter town hall

By: Amy Zents

ST. PETER — Supporters of the Social Security Expansion Act met Tuesday at the St. Peter Community Center to outline how the proposed legislation would strengthen the nation’s Social Security system, increase benefits, and ensure long‑term ...

January 29, 2026

Brown Co. Board OKs electronic bidding

By: Fritz Busch

NEW ULM — Brown County Commissioners unanimously approved implementing bidVAULT electronic bidding for highway projects Tuesday. Brown County Highway Engineer Andrew Lang said many area counties, cities and consultants use some form of ...

January 29, 2026

Two ice fishing contests this weekend

By: Fritz Busch

BROWN COUNTY — Ice fishing enthusiasts can have twice the fun this weekend with contests on Lake Hanska Saturday and Sleepy Eye Lake Sunday. The 11th Annual Lake Hanska Ice Fishing Derby begins with registration at 10 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 31 ...

January 29, 2026

GETTING TO KNOW Caden Frericks

By: Ari Selvey

Frericks has been an important part of the Wabasso Rabbits’ 16-1 start to the season with his scoring and rebounding. Frericks posted 21 points, 27 rebounds and five assists in Wabasso’s 105-77 win over Sleepy Eye St. Mary’s on Tuesday. ...

January 29, 2026

Wenz hits the boards at MLC

By: Ari Selvey

NEW ULM — In her first season starting for the Martin Luther College women’s basketball team, sophomore guard Wilhelmina Wenz is turning heads. Not only is Wenz leading the team in assists, second in scoring and second in steals, she is ...

January 29, 2026

New Ulm broomball takes first

Submitted photo/information New Ulm Broomball took 1st place at the University of Okoboji Winter games on January 24th at Lake Okoboji, IA Pictured front left to right: Derek Dauer, Justin Filzen, Dave Barie, Mike Kral, & Aaron Oie. ...

January 29, 2026